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The Buffalo Bills are a truly fascinating bunch. On one hand, they remain one of the most consistent powerhouses in the AFC, led by reigning MVP quarterback Josh Allen and head coach Sean McDermott. On the other, the franchise is still chasing its elusive first Super Bowl title. That’s a prize that has slipped through the team’s grasp despite multiple playoff runs in the Allen era. With expectations sky-high and pressure mounting, the Bills must navigate another grueling season with both continuity and cracks in their foundation. That’s what makes them one of the most intriguing teams in football this year.
The Bills wrapped up their 2025 preseason with a 2-1 record, closing strong in a 23-19 victory over the Buccaneers on August 23. Along the way, they fell to the Giants 34-25 but bounced back with a convincing 30-17 win against the Bears. Backup quarterback Shane Buechele flashed potential in the preseason finale, though he was still released by Buffalo this week.
Now, there’s a lingering unease around Buffalo despite all its familiar pieces. Again, they have no less than the reigning MVP, a sturdy offensive line, and a stable front office-coaching staff core all return from last year’s 13-4 team. Yet the defense remains a work in progress, struggling to define its identity. The Bills also benefited from an unsustainably favorable 8-32 turnover ratio a season ago. That’s a number almost certain to regress toward the mean. That means wins will be harder to come by, especially against powerhouses like the Ravens, Chiefs, and Bengals. Buffalo remains the team to beat in the AFC East, but its margin for error outside their division feels narrower than ever.
Here we’ll try to look at and discuss the three bold predictions for the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 NFL season.
If there’s one constant in Buffalo, it’s Allen’s relentless production. The quarterback has rewritten the Bills’ history books with five straight seasons of 40 or more total touchdowns. That’s a record-breaking run that has made him the face of the franchise and one of the league’s top stars. In 2025, Allen is primed for perhaps his finest all-around campaign yet. Expect him to eclipse 4,500 combined yards rushing and passing while tossing 30 or more touchdown passes. He should dazzle with his trademark arm strength and bruising running style.
Despite putting up MVP-caliber numbers, Allen will fall short of securing back-to-back awards. The reason? Lamar Jackson. With the Ravens projected to earn the AFC’s top seed and Jackson likely in line for a third MVP, Allen’s brilliance may get overshadowed by Baltimore’s dominance. The Bills’ inability to secure the conference’s best record will also hurt his case. Still, even without another MVP trophy, Allen’s play will once again cement his status as one of the NFL’s most unstoppable forces. He should carry Buffalo deep into the postseason conversation.
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